Philippines eyes military space unit, satellite by 2028

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Philippines eyes military space unit, satellite by 2028

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The Philippines plans to establish a military space unit and launch its own satellites by 2028, as suggested by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2025 to enhance the Armed Forces' capabilities. This move aims to strengthen national security through space technology acquisition.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself suggested in December 2025 that the AFP would be better off acquiring its own satellites

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